William M. Dowd reports and comments on the world of wine. (From Dowd's Guides)

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NY wine sector leery of governor's plan

Gov. David Patterson's proposed budget and accompanying changes in taxes and funding various parts of the economy has the state's wine producers in a tizzy.

In an interview with Channel 36, WENY-TV, Seneca Lake Winery Association Executive Director Paul Thomas (right) says the proposal is frustrating, but it's not as devastating as the governor's proposal to eliminate most of the spending for promoting the sale of wine, grapes, and apples.